1960’s Vintage Bike Light Restoration, A must watch video!!
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Restoring my grandfather’s vintage bicycle light was a journey filled with challenges and determination. When I first took it apart, the extent of the rust and corrosion was overwhelming—decades of neglect had left the steel barely recognizable. The disassembled pieces seemed fragile and beyond saving, and I almost gave up, thinking it might be easier to replace the entire lamp. But the sentimental value it held, tied to countless stories and memories, convinced me to take on the challenge.
Determined to honour its history, I meticulously worked on each piece. Using a hydraulic press, I carefully reshaped the rusted steel, pressing the metal back into form. My goal was to save as much of the original lamp as possible, rather than simply replacing it with new parts. Every step was a test of patience, requiring precision and care. Slowly, the lamp began to take shape again, retaining its authentic character while being revived for future use. The process was arduous, but in the end, the restored light became a fitting tribute to my grandfather’s legacy—a piece of history, preserved and cherished.
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извините меня но это вандализм а не реставрация кто ломает ориг детлаи и потом из говна и палок делают корпус что означает слово реставрация погуглите на досуге
A bike light? At 0:01 smash it to smithereens.
Enhorabuena una lucha titanica para un resultado maravilloso muy buena restauración….
I still wish I still had one. I'm not very impressed with the ones they make now.
When does it become replacement, my comment was much earlier than your question,lol
Это разве старинный? 1960-е годы. Вот у меня в 70-е была старинная велофара. Так она была не электрическая, а карбидная (ацетиленовая). Трофейная, выпуска 1936 года. На ней еще оставался след фашсткого орла (его молотком заклепали). Одной заправки карбидом хватало часа на четыре и светила она гораздо ярче, чем фара от вело-генератора.
Incredible! It may be the lamp of Theseus underneath, but it's indistinguishable from the original! And look at all of the great new skills you learned in the process! ❤ And where on earth did you get that vintage battery??!?
Hella job with the fabrication and nice choice to go with that color instead of the original . Amazing restoration once again.
Impressive work indeed. But I'm pretty sure this thing isn't worth the time, materials and power used for its restoration. Just for fun, eh ?
How did he do that 😮
Hero mode restoration.
Although it really was a re-manufacture.
Amazing level of work..
I loved the brazed patches — very steampunk.
Next time, keep the patches bare and develop the patina😍
Simply; you are AWESOME, and one of the BEST..💖✌🏻💫
Норм!☝👍🔦
perfect!!!
Well done mate I had an ex army version with a lift up lense shield, and if I remember correctly you could change the colours of the beam. I think it was four colours red, blue, green and yellow but it was about seventy years ago and memory not as sharp as it used to be. You could pick up ex military stuff as easy as anything in the 1950's, and the majority was new never used new old stock. Watching you do that reminded me of Triggers broom. 😊
Well done! 99% of good restorers would have salvaged a few parts & trashed the rest.
The segment of the press assembly was excellent too.
That hydraulic press assyembly animation was awesome. Certainly a lot of work, but very entertaining 👍
That would have been a big nope for me dog. Well done! Excellent fab work. Cheers 🥃
I thank you not many would go to the effort to bring it back to life, I bet it has just as many years in it now
Now the front lights done where's the rear one.😁
Вот это настоящая реставрация. А то разберут, помоют и соберут обратно)
Yes I remember that one my Dad had one for many years thank you for the memories
Next level restoration ❤ that's why I love your content ❤❤
Great work and problem solving. But maybe everything doesn’t need rescuing